Oconee State Park Mini Golf Course Rebui

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the reconstruction of the miniature golf course at Oconee State Park in Mountain Rest, Pickens County. The project involves replacing the existing 9,880 square-foot course with a new 18-hole design expanding the total play area to approximately 18,980 square feet, featuring non-themed artificial turf fairways and putting greens with designated hazard zones using colored carpets, geometric obstacles, and natural rock elements. Key deliverables include reinforced concrete bases and perimeter curbing for all 18 holes, permanent hole number signage, ADA-compliant access paths, a shaded sitting area, and integrated native landscaping. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in golf course construction, provide three references for similar projects, and document three satisfactory completed projects. The solicitation opened January 27, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the project site; offerors must submit written questions by February 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with bids due online by February 13, 2026, and award notification on February 17, 2026. The project timeline anticipates completion within 12 to 16 weeks from site readiness, with park staff responsible for demolishing the existing course. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all pricing fixed for the contract duration and exclusive of applicable sales and use taxes.

South Carolina resident contractors and subcontractors may claim preferences of 2% or 4% if they meet statutory requirements regarding in-state employment and labor costs. All contractors must obtain and maintain necessary licenses, permits, and inspections at their own expense and carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. The contract includes a one-year installation warranty for turf, curbing, and obstacles, plus a one-year workmanship warranty for hole signage. Nonresident contractors must comply with South Carolina's 2% income tax withholding requirements unless they register with the Department of Revenue or Secretary of State and submit the required affidavit. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no specific budget or award value is stated in the available solicitation documents.